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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Camilo Casanova’s Galapagos holiday…
Before the age of tourism and Galapagos luxury cruises, the Galapagos Islands were an uncertain destination that signified mystery, even horror. One of the reasons is the peculiar nature of its visitors. Who in their right mind would willingly travel to … Continue reading
La Fundación: Galapagos tourism working for the islands’ well-being
As we continue with our series of environmental spots on the Galapagos, I want to shed some light on one of the most crucial historical achievements of Galapagos cruise tour history: the creation, in 1989, of Fundación Galápagos.
A short history of so-called “eco” tourism
Ecological tourism has probably existed long before it was given a name. One thing is for sure, however, Galapagos travel ranks among the top “eco” adventures one could engage in. Perhaps the fact that UNESCO declared it one of its … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology
Tagged Charles Darwin, ecotourism, galapagos islands, Julian Huxley
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Introduced species and Galapagos tourism
Throughout history, human travel to the Galapagos Islands has been infrequent. Historians actually believe the Incas never arrived. Pre-Incan cultures perhaps did travel to Galapagos, but here too, it is believed that the only people who washed up on the … Continue reading
Galapagos cruises visit North Seymour!
A very interesting site, that for some can become one of the very best Galapagos destinations, is the island of North Seymour. At close distance from Puerto Ayora, North Seymour is an easy site to visit, no matter what kind … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise tours
Tagged Blue-footed Booby, frigatebirds, galapagos islands, North Seymour, travel
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Galapagos travel highlights, bird courting displays
Galapagos bird courtship displays are a sight to behold, and although not always common, they can really embellish the Galapagos travel experience even more than expected!
Posted in attractions
Tagged birds, colonies, courtship, Galapagos Hawk, galapagos islands
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